The Warehouse Project: Defected New Year’s Eve at Mayfield Depot

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Defected New Year's Eve at The Warehouse Project at Depot Mayfield, Manchester 31 December 2024 Tickets from £45.00 — Book now

Looking for a big old blowout on New Year’s Eve? It doesn’t get much bigger than The Warehouse Project, which will round off 2024 with a knockout party curated in collaboration with Defected, Glitterbox and Melé’s Club Bad.

The Warehouse Project has had a great season, having thrown dozens of parties soundtracked by the likes of Overmono, Bicep and Four Tet. We’re now coming up to the end of the series, and there are big plans in the work for the New Year’s Eve session.

The Warehouse Project by Anthony Mooney
The Warehouse Project by Anthony Mooney

31 December will see three rooms chocked full of world-class house and electronic music. Defected’s defining house sound will dominate the Depot stage, with the fiery line-up including Darius Syrossian, Groove Armada, Low Steppa, Olive F, Sam Divine, Shermanology and Rio Tashan — all getting Defected’s usual treatment of world-class visuals and sound production.

Glitterbox brings its signature disco, soul and funk vibes to the Concourse, accompanying the throwback sonics with with an inclusive policy, spectacular production value and world class performers. Expect colourful sets from Kiddy Smile, Melvo Baptiste, Mousse T., Sophie Lloyd, The Shapeshifters, Zach Witness, and a very special live PA from iconic house vocalist Barbara Tucker.

Over in the smaller Archive room, the Liverpudlian label and party brand Melé’s Club Bad will bring a takeover featuring Aroop Roy, Bontan, Melé B2B KILIMANJARO and Storm Mollison.

The Warehouse Project by Annika Wallis
The Warehouse Project by Annika Wallis

If you’re looking to make your last dance of 2024 a memorable one (well, we’ll see, shall we?), look no further.

Defected New Year's Eve at The Warehouse Project at Depot Mayfield, Manchester 31 December 2024 Tickets from £45.00 Book now

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